I and my two other co-founders of the Rhode Island Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby met with Senator Whitehouse in Washington in June. Boston CCL member Judy Weiss was not present and so is not fully informed.

It was quite clear that the senator is not promoting carbon taxes that enrich government, but wants to return all revenue from carbon pollution fees back to the American people. He told us that each person could receive $350 annually and that his intention is not to create bigger government.

Indeed he is carefully drafting legislation that will ensure a revenue-neutral approach, one that should be met favorably by consumers, industry and Republicans.

Mary Jane Sorrentino
Jamestown

The writer is co-founder of the Rhode Island Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby.

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